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Silken Windhound
A dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Très élevé
Coat
All colors
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Moyen
The Silken Windhound or Silken Greyhound is a Sighthound coming from the United States. It is a variety not officially recognized by the International Cynological Federation.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Très élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on care and diet.
- 3Very high energy level — plan for at least 1.5 hours of daily exercise minimum.
- 4Minimal maintenance — minimal shedding, occasional brushing.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Silken Windhound
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Silken Windhound
Origins & history
A story told
This is a recent breed since it was created in the early 1980s. It is the result of crossing Borzois and Whippets.
Character
Daily temperament
Of an affectionate nature, it alternates between calm indoors and is playful in nature outdoors. The Silken Windhound tolerates children well, making it an ideal family companion. Unlike many Sighthounds, it is not suspicious of strangers and therefore does not guard. Its training must be done gently, without harshness.
Physical
Breed standard
Breeders sought to obtain a small sighthound, with moderately long and silky hair.
Chapter 2
Daily life
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Silken Windhound of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of silken windhound (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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Âge
What human age for a silken windhound ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Health
Health watch
Like all Sighthounds, it needs outdoor exercise. Well cared for, it can live up to 17 years or more. However, it has a predisposition to the following diseases: progressive retinal atrophy (generalized progressive retinal atrophy (gPRA)), glaucoma, microphthalmic, uveo-cutaneous syndrome, persistent pupillary membrane (en), benign familial hyperphosphatemia, hereditary cardiomegaly, ureteral ectop
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ia, bronchiectasis, laryngeal paralysis (en), spontaneous pneumothorax. The breed also has an MDR-1 gene mutation, which results in hypersensitivity to ivermectin and milbemycin.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a silken windhound ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
Maintenance
Daily care
Like all Sighthounds, it needs outdoor exercise. Well cared for, it can live up to 17 years or more. However, it has a predisposition to the following diseases: progressive retinal atrophy (generalized progressive retinal atrophy (gPRA)), glaucoma, microphthalmic, uveo-cutaneous syndrome, persistent pupillary membrane (en), benign familial hyperphosphatemia, hereditary cardiomegaly, ureteral ectopia, bronchiectasis, laryngeal paralysis (en), spontaneous pneumothorax. The breed also has an MDR-1 gene mutation, which results in hypersensitivity to ivermectin and milbemycin.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Silken Windhound
Is the Silken Windhound suitable for apartment living?+
How much exercise per day for a Silken Windhound?+
What is the life expectancy of a Silken Windhound?+
Is the Silken Windhound good with children?+
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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